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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1929

Page

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Hoover Farm Plan Lashed by Brockhart

Senator Smith W. Brockhart of Iowa attacked President Hoover and supporters over a farm relief bill he called a false bid to control prices. He argued the measure adds little beyond the 1923 intermed ie credit banks act and warned it would fail farmers. The scene on the Senate floor was crowded as Brockhart defended his progressive Republican stance and criticized pseudo Republicans.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Smith W. Brockhart Iowa Senate Herbert Hoover Congress Brookhart Hoover Republican National Committee Senator Borah Mr. Hoover Georgia Dr. Work Fess Hiram Johnson Johnson Ohio Reed Pennsylvania Brookheart Farm Bloc House

Poet Plunges Levels In Cleveland Job Search

Henry James Stutzlen once famed for war poems and stories now works as a restaurant dish slinger in Cleveland. He seeks legitimate work to rebuild finances and plans to read his poetry locally and broadcast love lyrics on WJAY. Stutzlen, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, hopes to relocate his family from Pittsburgh to a friendly city.

Leveland Henry James Stutzlen Stutzlen New York Pittsburgh Cleveland WJAY University of Pennsylvania Pratt Institute

Crash Fatality In North Vernon After City Hospital Stay

James Nicely of North Vernon died at the city hospital Saturday night from a skull fracture from a Wednesday auto crash. He was injured when the car he rode in collided with a car driven by Walter Brown of Acton at Troy and Carson avenues.

James Nicely North Vernon City Hospital Mr. Nicely Walter Brown Acton Troy and Carson Avenues

Utility chief McInerny visits new public service commissioner

William O. McInerny known as the utilities lobby chief and longtime Indiana legislator met Jere West in the statehouse office. The South Bend attorney paid respects to other commissioners but did not visit Frank L. Singleton, Martinsville, who was replaced recently by John W. McCardle, Indianapolis, as West's appointing era began.

William O. McInerny Big Bill Utilities Indiana Jere West Crawfordsville Public Service Statehouse McInerny South Bend Frank L. Singleton Martinsville Commission John W. McCardle Indianapolis West Harry G. Leslie

Phantom pack of wolves terrorizes Franklin farmers

A mysterious group of silent wolf like dogs has killed over fifty sheep and wounded many in Franklin Township, southeast of the city, over the past three weeks. Farmers, wary but not organizing a hunt yet, keep shotguns ready and plan to call neighbors if caught in the act as the midnight killers vanish as quickly as they appear.

Franklin Township

White River Rising Raises Flood Fear Across Indiana

Heavy rain pushed the White and Wabash rivers toward flood stages. Officials warned of rising water levels with 13 to 14 feet expected on White River if rains continue, threatening lowlands near major cities including Vincennes and Mt. Carmel.

White River J. H. Armington Weather Bureau Armington Indianapolis Wabash White Rivers Anderson New York Street Bridge Wabash River Covington Ind Crawfordsville Terre Haute Vincennes Mt. Carmel

Longworth and Gann Reconcile Attend Debate Together

Mrs Alice Longworth wife of the speaker and Mrs Dolly Gann sister and official hostess of Vice President Charles Curtis sat together in the senate galleries during the first major political debate of the extra session. Their seating surprised senators as Mrs Longworth had previously declined a dinner invitation when she would be ranked by Mrs Gann.

United Press Washington Alice Longworth Dolly Gann Charles Curtis Senate Longworth Gann

Kellogg Returns to Law Practice in St Paul

Frank B Kellogg after twelve years of national service in Congress as a Minnesota senator and as ambassador to Great Britain and secretary of state resumes private law practice in St Paul without ceremony or speeches backing into his office.

Secretary of State United Press ST. Paul Frank B. Kellogg United States Minnesota Great Britain

Corpulent holdup man robs Detroit restaurant

A heavyset robber over 200 pounds squeezed behind the counter to rifle the cash drawer at a small Detroit restaurant, stealing $50 from proprietor George Apostol. Police described the suspect as a stout male.

United Press Detroit George Apostol Apostol

Parents bury wrong boy as son in unit

In Kansas City a mix up at the city hospital led to the Anderson family burying Chester Lyle Anderson in error after Melvin George Anderson’s death was misattributed on the death certificate. Melvin George later recovered from scarlet fever and Chester Lyle was reburied by another family.

City, Mo City Hospital Melvin George Anderson Chester Lyle Anderson Ernest Anderson Melvin George Anderson Andersons Chester Lyle

Flapper Gorilla to Travel on ZeP

New York May 13 Teddy a Manchester Toy Spaniel was to be handed a cigar in west side court today and ordered to smoke it Demonstration arranged by Magistrate George W Simpson after Julius Kahn charged Miss Elsie Cambridge with trying to steal the dog Kahn said he could prove ownership by having taught Teddy to smoke

United Press New York Teddy Manchester West Side Court George W. Simpson Julius Kahn Elsie Cambridge Kahn

Beer raid targets alleged illicit joint near Shortridge

Police interrupted an anonymous tip raid on a home at 9 East Thirty-fourth Street, finding ten quarts of home brew on ice, seventy eight bottles awaiting refrigeration, 126 empty bottles and eighteen gallons of beer in making. Max Lory

New Shortridge High School Lory Frank C. Lory Shortridge East Thirty-fourth Street

Baby Saves Home From Fire Next Door

A 5 week old baby's cry woke Mrs. Melvin McGinnis at 1 a m revealing a fire in a vacant house next door. The duplex they shared with flames spreading from the empty house caused $2,500 damage. firefighters extinguished both blazes.

Melvin McGinnis College Avenue McGinnis

Gorilla Missy to Fly to Chicago Zoo on Graf Zeppelin

The Graf Zeppelin carries nineteen passengers and a crew of forty on a trans Atlantic flight. Missy the gorilla destined for the Chicago zoo will join the voyage with a male companion rejected. Officials weigh three southern route options due to headwinds and fogs.

Berlin Graf Zeppelin Zeppelin Missy Chicago United States Ireland Newfoundland Bordeaux Azores Bermuda Gibraltar Madeira Ireland-Newfoundland

Frenzel Will Filed for Probate in Indiana

Oscar F. Frenzel 68 former vice president of Merchants National Bank died last Tuesday. Indiana Trust Company named trustee of a $125000 personal property and $20000 real estate estate. Widow Lillie F. Frenzel to receive family home autos furniture and $1000 plus an annuity. Remainder divided among three sons James F. Frenzel Oscar F. Frenzel Jr and Henry J. Frenzel and daughters Louise O Nicholson and Dorothea Haueisen.

Oscar F. Frenzel Merchants National Bank Mahlon E. Bush Indiana Trust Company Lillie F. Frenzel Mr. Frenzel John P Otto N. Frenzel James F Oscar F. Jr Henry J. Frenzel Louise O’ Nicholson Dorothea Haueisen

Prison Break At Johnston Road Camp Wounds Two

Two convicts were seriously wounded by guards when fourteen prisoners fled a Johnston county road camp in Raleigh North Carolina. Authorities pursued the remaining twelve fugitives through woods and swamps as guards used bloodhounds to recapture them.

United Press Raleigh N. C Johnston County

City resists full daylight saving shift in Indianapolis

City leaders signaled no widespread defiance of Indiana daylight saving law as clocks stayed on central standard time. Mayor Slack ordered city business on daylight saving time only for public hearings, while police and fire departments remained on standard time.

Indianapolis L. Ert Slack Edward B. Raub Council Indianapolis Times City Hall A. B. Good Ernest C. Frick Board of Works Merchants Association Gaylord A. Wood Edson T. Wood

Guards Recalled as Strikes Bring National Guard to Area

In Elizabethton Tennessee on May 13 renewed threats by Rayon plant strikers against loyal workers at American Bemberg and Glantstaff Mills forced the quick recall of national guardsmen. Guardsmen were reassigned to highway patrol to prevent strikers from halting workers’ automobiles.

United Press Elizabethton Tenn Rayon Plant Bemberg and Glantstaff Mills

Tourists Hurt When Auto Skids Into Ditch

Four tourists from Highland Park Michigan were injured when their car skidded on the national road two miles west of Ben Davis and plunged into a ditch. Betty Waddington driving 30 cut on face Volney Foote 57 cut on head Viola Foote 59 cut on head and face Ernest 11 and Arthur 5 escaped injury They were taken to St Vincent’s hospital and their conditions described as not serious.

Highland Park Mich Ben Davis Betty Waddington Ed Waddington Volney Foote Viola Waddingtons Ernest Arthur St. Vincent’s Hospital

Judge Baltzell Hospitalized After Appendectomy

Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell underwent surgery for acute appendicitis at Methodist Hospital. His post operative condition was reported good. All federal civil trials scheduled in the coming weeks were postponed indefinitely. The judge had battled recurrent attacks but continued to sit in court.

Robert C. Baltzelly Methodist Hospital

State Accepts Interstate Merger Petition Opposed by Monon and Ohio Lines

The attorney general reports formal acceptance of the ICC intervening petition for the proposed merger of the Monon railroad with Baltimore and Ohio. The state, Monon officials, and stockholders oppose the merger in Washington.

Public Service Commission Monon Baltimore & Ohio James M. Ogden Interstate Commerce Commission Washington

Rival Wives serial opens this Friday in the Times

Curtis Morgan, the spoiled six year old son of John and Iris, is described as headstrong due to Iris' alleged mismanagement. The piece previews a new Anne Austin serial beginning Friday in the Times.

Anne Austin THE TIMES Curtis Morgan John Iris

Des Moines University rioters win court order to reopen

Des Moines University students riot over a shutdown as a district court injunction orders President Thomas Shields to resume classes and keep the school open. President Harry Wayman and most faculty were ousted but the injunction preserves the term. Police disperse protesters including Miss Edith Redman amid romantic scandal insinuations.

Joseph F. Hearst United Press Des Moines Des Moines University Thomas T. Shields Board of Baptist Fundamentalist University Harry C. Wayman Shields Wayman Edith Redman Board of Trustees Dr. Shields Buffalo Baptist Bible Union Miss Redman Miss Rebman

Des Moines riot blamed on religious controversy at university

Dr. T. T. Shields, returning to Toronto from Irong Town, described a Des Moines university riot as the product of a fundamentalist modernist clash. He said the mob included students and others and blamed the board’s decision to end fraternities and sororities for escalating tensions.

United Presse Toronto Ontario Des Moines University Edith M. Redman T. T. Shields Irong Town Shields Jarvig Street Baptist Church

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